Research Project for Sport Exercise and Nutritional Scientists
MODULE CODE
CREDIT VALUE
DELIVERY
Module Aims
Aim 1
To further develop the student’s ability to formulate hypotheses and, through the process of effective decision making, employ a relevant research strategy.To engender a spirit of enquiry in all aspects of research.To encourage students to apply the knowledge gained in the academic programme to a research programme.To expand the student’s ability to critically evaluate research methods and subsequent analysis of data.To provide the means whereby students can present original research in the form of a written report.
Module Content
The detailed content of each project will vary, according to the student’s choice of topic. However, the following common stages can be recognised.
Planning and Preparation:
Selection of appropriate project; development of hypotheses and consideration of the appropriate research paradigm, experimental design and data analysis; production of an action plan with details of the proposed topic; anticipated time-scale; discussion with academic supervisors; ethical approval processes; challenges to the research.
Literature Survey and Evaluation:
Scan literature for appropriate articles; use appropriate electronic based information systems; read and assess the relevance and values of articles; record information using appropriate systems; plan the structure and content of the written report and format appropriately for a postgraduate levels thesis/ project report.
Experimental Work:
Risk and COSHH assessment; participant information and benevolence; planning, execution, recording and interpreting experimental studies; analysis of qualitative or quantitative data.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will be taught year-long through a series of tutorial sessions, held with a nominated supervisor. To facilitate the achievement of the learning outcomes listed, students will need to take a pro-active role in their own learning. Students will be expected to work on their own initiative in the development of appropriate skills, taking a critical appreciation of their progress. eLearn resources will be utilised to support student learning.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a project report.
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